Introduction: Reusable Spider Webbing
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About: ...after 30 years of becoming corporately numb, my dreams of not working (for pay) and instead creating with my hands has become a reality. Life is grand!
This technique not only allows one to recycle snagged pantyhose into a Halloween decoration, but also creates webbing that can be used for multiple Halloween seasons (since the material is difficult to breakdown)
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20 Comments
14 years ago on Introduction
Great idea! Simple but very effective.
15 years ago on Introduction
I love the fact that this can be used year after year. No more wasting my $$$ on the lousy skinny webbing that contributes to the trash!
15 years ago on Introduction
I'm thinking this would be a great idea for my huge spider I display on my roof. I'm going to start scouring the planet for white panythose!
15 years ago on Introduction
I like that this can be seen from far away!
15 years ago on Introduction
I've been looking for something other than yarn that looks like webbing from a distance. This is perrrrfect.
15 years ago on Introduction
I love this idea! Instead of buying the nasty webbing at the store I can actually reuse this from year to year!
15 years ago on Introduction
What a fun way to add a spooky element to your Halloween decor while doing your part to reduce, reuse and recycle. I love it, thanks!
15 years ago on Introduction
Great idea. Will save torn hose for next Halloween's display, my favorite holiday. Go Green!
15 years ago on Introduction
a great way to use torn stockings!!!
15 years ago on Introduction
Most original idea and useful idea I've seen in a long time
15 years ago on Introduction
Boy! Pantyhose are so expensive, it's great to find a second use for them! Now I'll start thinking of other uses.
15 years ago on Introduction
These webs last much longer than the webbing bought in stores.
15 years ago on Introduction
Finally my ruined pantyhose have a "green" use.
15 years ago on Introduction
Where was this a month ago when I was setting up my Halloween display. I could have saved SOOOO much money. Thanks for such a terrific idea.
15 years ago on Introduction
Excellent! Great use of hose which tend to run and end up landfilled before a second "useful" life. I'll start hitting my wife up for cast offs! Thanks.
15 years ago on Introduction
That is really a great idea!! Thanks!
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thanks for the encouragement! Because this was my first instructable, I didn't realize a slide show only allows one step. Perhaps this will be useful for others.... Step 1: Find a pair of useless white pantyhose Step 2: Cut off the leg (at panty and toe) Step 3: Slit the leg to create a long section Step 4: Open the cut section Step 5: Find a rough surface and disctrss the material Step 6: Stretch the material to create desired effect. Each leg will easily cover a 2'x2' section Step 7: Threads remain intact and can be moved and reused for many seasons.
15 years ago on Introduction
I can't wait to finally have a good use for all my pantyhose! These will be the envy of every spider!
15 years ago on Introduction
Great idea, thanks for sharing
15 years ago on Introduction
FANTASTIC - VERY CLEVER!!!!